Tap, tap… is this thing on??? It has been 14 months since I’ve written here. Every November I receive a bill for the domain name and web hosting for this website, and I have to make a decision…. to renew or not to renew. It is a respectable chunk of change, and so it always gives me pause. Should I continue? Should I shut down? Does anyone even read blogs anymore? (Pretty sure, no.) I’ve never done with this space what I’ve wanted to or had the vision for, yet I can’t seem to give it up.
I have spent the past two years writing for a website about faith, about who God is, and about living life as one of His beloved daughters. It has stretched me immensely, helped me to know Him better, and been a HUGE blessing in my life. But mostly it’s taught me that I am a writer. I have no illusions that I am a great writer or that I could make a living doing it or that more than a handful of dear, encouraging friends would ever care to read my words. But creating meaning and sharing beauty through words is how God made me, and I feel restless unless I am doing it. And when I do it, I feel His pleasure.
I am taking a break this year from the faith website and so I am back to what has always had my heart…. taking pictures of my farm and writing about our humble adventures here in our little corner of the world. The blog bill is paid in full, and I am back.
I have always dreamed of doing a “Seasons on the Farm” series where I chronicle a calendar year of what happens here at Good Gifts Farm, and I am committing to writing that article for my blog each month. We shall see what God has in store from there. If you’ve made it this far, thank you, my dear, encouraging friends. January on the farm will be coming soon!
I just subscribed so I won’t miss a post. I used to have a few blogs I checked almost daily, but I realized now I can’t remember the last time I read a blog post. Writers need to write! Keep them short, so it doesn’t overwhelm you to consider sitting down. Then again your blog, do what feels best!
Danielle, thank you! I, too, used to read blogs regularly, but hardly do anymore. I should reconnect with some of my old favorites. It’s encouraging that you want to make time for mine.
Kara: I am so happy to read that you are back to your blog about your family and your farm. Your mom and dad were very special to me – and I love hearing about how their influence has spread from their generation to your generation and to that of your children. What you chose to write about will be a gift to all who read it.
Dianna, this is very special to read. Thank you for sharing and for the encouragement.
I’ve been wondering about you and your farm! I’ll be excitedly waiting for new posts!!
Beth, thank you! That is encouraging.
I love this! Thank you for writing!
Lisa, thank you! I’ve enjoyed keeping up with your challenges and victories on FB. Thank you for being so transparent.
Count me IN, I love reading about your life and insights – all of it!
Miss Severance, you are always so encouraging. Thank you!
Looking forward to it!
Thank you, Kristi!
Oh yay! So glad you are back!
Laura, thank you! That’s encouraging.
I always want to read your writings Kara. I feel privileged to know you and your heart felt commences. Continue to share your God given talent.
Thank you, Bonnie. You are such an encourager.
So excited for you! I love reading about your adventures on Good Gifts Farm! Can’t wait!
Thank you so much, Cyndy! I appreciate the encouragement.
So glad you’re writing about the farm again.
Thank you,Patti! I’m looking forward to it.
I look forward to reading along! I love that you’ve found that God has given you the gift of words and that you’re using it to glorify Him!
Thank you, Friend! I so appreciate the encouragement and support.